Research Check 14

The cadet NCO and The Team

Professionalism: in everyday terms is a professional who is someone who gets paid for their work
In CAP a professional is
-have a habit of putting their community interest above their own
-have special skill (knowledge or experience)
-hold themselves and their peers to an ethical code (respect moral principals)
Standards:"The leader's example is the most important standard of all."
-a standard is an established requirement, a principal which a standard can be judged.
-it is vital that a leader set clear standards and communicate them to the team.
-the leader's example is the most important standard of them all.
-standards are not always "black and white" it can vary on the situation
The Non-Commissioned Officer:
-Air Force non-commissioned officers epitomize the Core Values.
-The transition from airman to sergeant can be difficult. It involves one who was cared for to now caring for others and from one who was taught to one who teaches.
-Rank does not confer privilege or power but gives respondibility.
Respondibility and the NCO:
-Must show the core values.
-Neeed to be able to guide,instruct, and mentor by sharing their experiences and knowledge.
-Must support the their own leaders
-Reward those that you closely work with to point them out as role models.
-Correct people so that they can learn the correct way.
-Career council cadets to show them what can be possible in the Air Force or CAP.
-Keeep learning both at CAP and accademically.